Lehigh Valley has gone 3-0-2 in their last five games to improve their overall record to 13-10-5. The team also played its ninth overtime game of the season, which is second-most in the Eastern Conference only to St. John's total of 10 extra-session contests.

During Saturday's game, Zack Stortini scored his fourth goal of the season, taking the Phantoms to a 1-0 lead in the closing minute of the first period. Nick Cousins and Taylor Leier assisted on the Stortini strike.

Lehigh Valley has faced Norfolk (12-17) just once this season, a three-goal come-from-behind rally on Nov. 29.

In that game, the Phantoms' fourth home sellout, Blair Jones recorded the first Gordie Howe hat trick in the brief history of the team.

A Gordie Howe hat trick is when a player scores a goal, adds an assist and gets in a fight, and is named for the Hall of Famer who is currently in failing health after a series of strokes.

The Phantoms are set to battle the Admirals six more times this season, including back-to-back games at Norfolk on Jan. 2 and 3.

Saturday's contest, following Friday's away game against the Hershey Bears, will be Player Photo Night. Fans will be allowed to walk down to the ice after the game to take their own pictures with their favorite Phantoms players.

The game also will mark the Phantoms' last home contest for almost three weeks. The team won't compete on PPL Center's ice again until a Jan. 16 game against the Albany Devils (13-10-5).

Tickets for Saturday's 7:05 p.m. game are $17.50-$55. Info: 610-347-8499 or pplcenter.com.